Papaya Stir Fry

This is a very simple and easy stir fry. Very gentle on your digestive system. Papaya helps prevent constipation and also aids in digestion. Papaya contains the protein called papain which is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion process. It is low in calories and high in nutritive value hence it is an excellent food for those on a diet.
Preparation Time - 20 minutes
Serves - 3
Ingredients
Cubed Papaya - 2 cups
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Roasted Cumin Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
Turmeric - 1 big pinch
Salt per taste
Oil for cooking
Method of Preparation
1 Peel the skin of a raw papaya (green papaya) and cut it into small cubes.
2 Heat about 2 tsp of oil in a pan. Add cummin seeds to sputter.
3 Add the cubed papayas. Also add turmeric powder and salt. Stir and fry.
4 Cover the pan and stir intermittently.
5 When soft, remove to a dish. Sprinkle the roasted cumin and red chili powder and serve.
How to prepare Roasted Cumin Chili Powder
Dry roast some cumin seeds and dry red chili. When hot grind in a motar and pestle into a powder. You can store this powder and use in other stir fries too.
Serving Tips
Serve hot with roti or paratha
Variation
Sputter some curry leaves and mustard seeds if you like the curry leaf flavor.
Fry small cubes of potato along with the papaya.
Instead of roasted cumin red chili powder, add a pinch of amchur powder for a tangy taste.
Other Names
Raw Papaya - Kachha Papita, Cumin - Jeera.